METAL WORKING CLASSIFICATIONS

The classification code is a four-digit code used for reporting the payroll and losses developed for the classification A numerical suffix indicates that the classification code is listed under more than

The following grouping includes classifications applicable to the manufacturing and machining of metal stock to produce an end-product that is not specifically described by another classification. Pursuant to Part 3, Section II, Rule 17, a classification having a N.O.C. (not otherwise classified) qualifier shall not be used if another classification more accurately describes the operation. As such, the following group does not include all possible classifications applicable to the manufacture or machining of metal products. For classifications that describe the manufacture or assembly of specific products, refer to the alphabetical listing of classifications.

ALUMINUM WARE MFG. — from sheet aluminum 3066(3)

Rolling mill or smelting shall be separately classified.

BOILERMAKING — plate steel — N.O.C. 3620(1)

This classification shall apply to boilermaking if more than 50% of the metal used is #9 gauge or heavier. Employers fabricating boilers or water heaters, when 50% or more of the metal used is lighter than #9 gauge shall be classified as 3169, Stove Mfg.

Payroll of a tool and die department, when more than 50% of the tools and dies are sold commercially and are not used in any way in the employer’s production operations, shall be classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.

COPPERSMITHING — shop 3066(4)

IRON OR STEEL WORKS — structural — shop — fabricating or assembling girders, beams, columns, trusses, stringers or other structural iron or steel

3030

Classification 3030 shall not be used for division of payroll in connection with Classifica- tion 3040, Iron Works, unless the operation described by Classification 3030 constitutes a separate and distinct enterprise having no connection with the operations covered by Classification 3040.

IRON WORKS — non-structural — shop — fabricating, assembling or manufacturing ornamen- tal brass, bronze or iron work; railings; balconies; fire escapes; staircases; iron shutters or other non-structural iron or steel work

3040

Classification 3040 shall not be used for division of payroll in connection with Classifica- tion 3030, Iron or Steel Works, unless the operation described by Classification 3040 con- stitutes a separate and distinct enterprise having no connection with the operations covered by Classification 3030.

Casting of steel or rolling mills shall be separately classified.

METAL GOODS MFG. — N.O.C. 3400

This classification is applicable to employers engaged in the fabrication of miscellaneous products from metal sheet stock if more than 50% of the metal used is #10 to #14 gauge, or if more than 50% of the metal used is #15 or lighter and metal stamping payroll exceeds 10% of the total manufacturing payroll.

Payroll of a tool and die department shall be assigned to 3099, Tool Mfg., if more than 50% of the tools and dies are sold commercially and are not used in any way in the employer’s production operations.

1. Those concerns engaged in the processing by re-rolling of metal stock shall be classified as 3400, Metal Goods Mfg., if more than 50% of the metal used is lighter than #9 gauge. 2. Those concerns engaged in the processing by re-rolling of strip metal stock shall be classified

as 3018, Steel Making, if more than 50% of the metal used is #9 gauge or heavier.

3. Those concerns engaged in the drawing of metal rod stock 1/2” in diameter and heavier shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.

4. Those concerns engaged in heating metal stock and processing by rolling shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.

Also refer to Classifications 3066(1), Sheet Metal Products Mfg. — N.O.C., and 3620(2), Plate Steel Products Fabrication.

PIPE OR TUBE MFG. — other than iron or steel 3022

This classification also shall apply to concerns engaged in producing extruded metal forms — other than iron or steel.

PLATE STEEL PRODUCTS FABRICATION — N.O.C. 3620(2)

This classification shall apply to employers engaged in the fabrication of miscellaneous plate steel products and metal tanks when more than 50% of the metal used is #9 gauge and heavier. Payroll of a tool and die department, when more than 50% of the tools and dies are sold commercially and are not used in any way in the employer’s production operations, shall be classified as 3099, Tool Mfg.

Also refer to Classification 3400, Metal Goods Mfg. — N.O.C.

SHEET METAL PRODUCTS MFG. — N.O.C. 3066(1)

This classification is applicable if more than 50% of the metal used is #15 gauge and lighter and metal stamping payroll, if any, does not exceed 10% of the total manufacturing payroll.

Also refer to Classification 3400, Metal Goods Mfg. — N.O.C.

STEEL MAKING 3018

This classification contemplates the reduction and casting of metal prior to the processing of same through rolling mills.

Employers exclusively engaged in rolling metal shall be classified in accordance with the following guides:

1. Those concerns engaged in the processing by rerolling of metal stock lighter than #9 gauge shall be classified as 3400, Metal Goods Mfg.

2. Those concerns engaged in the processing by rerolling of strip metal stock #9 gauge or heavier shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.

3. Those concerns engaged in the drawing of metal rod stock 1/2" in diameter and heavier shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.

4. Those concerns engaged in heating metal stock and processing by rolling shall be classified as 3018, Steel Making.

Wire drawing or coke manufacturing shall be separately classified.

TUBE OR PIPE PRODUCTS MFG. — N.O.C. 3401(1)

This classification applies to the manufacture of metal products if more than 50% of the metal used is tubular stock. It also applies to firms engaged in bending, cutting or perforating tube or pipe for separate concerns on a fee basis when more than 50% of the metal fabricated is tube or pipe stock.

This classification does not apply to the fabrication of structural steel components used in the fram- ing of buildings, whether or not tubular stock is utilized. Refer to Classification 3030, Iron or Steel Works — structural.

This classification does not apply to the fabrication of non-structural architectural or ornamental iron or steel components, whether or not tubular stock is utilized. Refer to Classification 3040, Iron Works — non-structural.

WIRE GOODS MFG. — N.O.C. 3257

Wire drawing shall be separately classified.

MILLWRIGHT WORK — N.O.C. — erection or repair of machinery or equipment 3724(1) This classification is not available for division of payroll of employees of an employer en-

gaged in millwright work on the premises both occupied and operated by the employer. Such payroll shall be included in the governing classification.

MINING

Refer to Section IV, Special Industry Classification Procedures, Rule 4, pertaining to the following Mining Classifications.

MINING — ore milling — including concentration and amalgamation 1452 MINING — surface — no shafts, tunnels, or drifts — all employees 1122

This classification includes commissary department employees, watchpersons and all employees engaged in any work incidental to or in connection with the construction of buildings, the recondi- tioning, preparation, development, operation and/or maintenance of the project, including the operation of tramways not connected with underground haulage, the installation of surface

equipment and surface machinery, construction of roads, the clearing of ground, construction, repair and maintenance of flumes, ditches, sluice boxes, water systems, power lines, buildings, structures or equipment, and the operation of blacksmith shops, sawmills, machine shops, car repair shops, mechanical gold separators, and drivers and their helpers.

MINING — Surface Employees of underground mining 1124

Classification 1124 shall not be used for division of payroll in connection with Classifica- tion 1122, Mining, unless the operation described by Classification 1124 constitutes a sepa- rate and distinct enterprise having no connection with the operations covered by

Classification 1122.

This classification shall not include superintendents, mine forepersons, mining engineers, shift bosses, fire bosses, specimen bosses, shaft employees, timber employees, skip tenders, pump employees, highgraders or any other employee required to go underground. Ore milling shall be separately classified.

MINING — underground — with shafts, tunnels, or drifts; underground employees 1123

This classification shall include superintendents, mine forepersons, mining engineers, shift bosses, fire bosses, specimen bosses, shaft employees, timber employees, skip tenders, pump employees, highgraders or any other employee required to go underground.

MOBILE CRANE AND HOISTING SERVICE CONTRACTORS — N.O.C. — all operations — in- cluding yard employees

7219(3)

This classification shall apply to hoisting or lifting operations requiring the use of mobile hoisting equipment, block and fall, jacks, shoring timbers, rollers, ropes and cables, including transportation of such equipment to and from work sites.

MOBILE HOME MFG. 2797(1)

Classification 2797(1) shall not be used for division of payroll in connection with Classifica- tion 3808, Automobile or Motorcycle Mfg. or Assembling, unless the operation described by Classification 2797(1) constitutes a separate and distinct enterprise having no connection with the operations covered by Classification 3808.

MOBILE HOME PARK OPERATION — all other employees

See Property Management/Operation.

MOBILE HOME PARK OPERATION — property management supervisors

See Property Management/Operation.

MORTGAGE BANKERS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees and Outside Salespersons

8749

This classification applies to firms that specialize in the direct lending of funds for residential and commercial mortgages.

This classification does not apply to firms that specialize in residential or commercial mortgage brokerage or mortgage banking operations that do not engage in the direct lending of mortgage funds. Such operations are contemplated under Classification 8743, Mortgage Brokers — all em- ployees — including Clerical Office Employees and Outside Salespersons.

MORTGAGE BROKERS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees and Outside Salespersons

8743

This classification applies to firms that specialize in residential and commercial mortgage brokerage or mortgage banking operations that do not engage in the direct lending of mortgage funds. This classification does not apply to firms that specialize in the direct lending of funds for residential or commercial mortgages as contemplated under Classification 8749, Mortgage Bankers — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees and Outside Salespersons.

MOTELS — all employees other than employees exclusively engaged in restaurant or tavern operations

9050(2)

In document c a l i f o r n i a WCIRBCalifornia California Workers Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan 1995 (Page 119-122)